Job Description
Qualifications
Reinsurance experience required!
And experience with statutory reporting (including Schedule F) required as well!
4-6 years minimum of Accounting professional work experience
Reinsurance Insurance experience required
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (i.e., Sum-If, If-Then, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups) required
Experience in insurance/reinsurance or agency required
Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Accounting
Experience with statutory reporting software
Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
Proactive approach to work – able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility, adaptability, efficiency, accuracy and thoroughness
Responsibilities
This role will be part of the Finance team in Chicago and responsible for both GAAP and Statutory reinsurance reporting
Responsible for assumed & ceded reinsurance reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting duties
Liaising with the underwriting and reinsurance teams in order to obtain a full understanding of the reinsurance exposures
Conduct insurance/reinsurance accounting activities related to premiums, losses, deposit accounting, collateral, cash allocations, recoveries and reconciliations
Review outstanding reinsurance recoverables' aging collection status and resolve any payment issues
Review treaty documentation, verify transactions complies with treaties
Serve as the accounting support during new transactions
Prepare quarterly and year-end reports
Drive process improvements and automation efforts
Job description
Our client, a global insurance company, located in downtown Chicago (Hybrid role: 2-3 days in office), is looking for a Contract-to-Hire Senior Reinsurance Accountant to join their team.
Reinsurance experience required! And experience with statutory reporting (including Schedule F) required as well!
This role will be part of the Finance team in Chicago and responsible for both GAAP and Statutory reinsurance reporting.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for assumed & ceded reinsurance reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting duties.
• Liaising with the underwriting and reinsurance teams in order to obtain a full understanding of the reinsurance exposures
• Conduct insurance/reinsurance accounting activities related to premiums, losses, deposit accounting, collateral, cash allocations, recoveries and reconciliations.
• Review outstanding reinsurance recoverables' aging collection status and resolve any payment issues.
• Review treaty documentation, verify transactions complies with treaties
• Serve as the accounting support during new transactions
• Prepare quarterly and year-end reports.
• Drive process improvements and automation efforts
Requirements
• 4-6 years minimum of Accounting professional work experience
• Reinsurance Insurance experience required
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (i.e., Sum-If, If-Then, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups) required
• Experience in insurance/reinsurance or agency required
• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Accounting
• CPA is desirable but not required
• Experience with statutory reporting software
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
• Proactive approach to work – able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility, adaptability, efficiency, accuracy and thoroughness
If you, or someone you know is interested, please apply today!
#MRIL2026
Reinsurance experience required!
And experience with statutory reporting (including Schedule F) required as well!
4-6 years minimum of Accounting professional work experience
Reinsurance Insurance experience required
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (i.e., Sum-If, If-Then, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups) required
Experience in insurance/reinsurance or agency required
Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Accounting
Experience with statutory reporting software
Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
Proactive approach to work – able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility, adaptability, efficiency, accuracy and thoroughness
Responsibilities
This role will be part of the Finance team in Chicago and responsible for both GAAP and Statutory reinsurance reporting
Responsible for assumed & ceded reinsurance reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting duties
Liaising with the underwriting and reinsurance teams in order to obtain a full understanding of the reinsurance exposures
Conduct insurance/reinsurance accounting activities related to premiums, losses, deposit accounting, collateral, cash allocations, recoveries and reconciliations
Review outstanding reinsurance recoverables' aging collection status and resolve any payment issues
Review treaty documentation, verify transactions complies with treaties
Serve as the accounting support during new transactions
Prepare quarterly and year-end reports
Drive process improvements and automation efforts
Job description
Our client, a global insurance company, located in downtown Chicago (Hybrid role: 2-3 days in office), is looking for a Contract-to-Hire Senior Reinsurance Accountant to join their team.
Reinsurance experience required! And experience with statutory reporting (including Schedule F) required as well!
This role will be part of the Finance team in Chicago and responsible for both GAAP and Statutory reinsurance reporting.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for assumed & ceded reinsurance reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting duties.
• Liaising with the underwriting and reinsurance teams in order to obtain a full understanding of the reinsurance exposures
• Conduct insurance/reinsurance accounting activities related to premiums, losses, deposit accounting, collateral, cash allocations, recoveries and reconciliations.
• Review outstanding reinsurance recoverables' aging collection status and resolve any payment issues.
• Review treaty documentation, verify transactions complies with treaties
• Serve as the accounting support during new transactions
• Prepare quarterly and year-end reports.
• Drive process improvements and automation efforts
Requirements
• 4-6 years minimum of Accounting professional work experience
• Reinsurance Insurance experience required
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (i.e., Sum-If, If-Then, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups) required
• Experience in insurance/reinsurance or agency required
• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Accounting
• CPA is desirable but not required
• Experience with statutory reporting software
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
• Proactive approach to work – able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility, adaptability, efficiency, accuracy and thoroughness
If you, or someone you know is interested, please apply today!
#MRIL2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Reinsurance Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
